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Andrew Painter Reportedly the Ask in a Phillies/Twins Jhoan Duran Trade

By Luke Arcaini

Published: Jul 30th, 2025 · 2:04 PM EDT

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The Minnesota Twins are arguably the team with the biggest sway on this trade deadline. Jhoan Duran is the best reliever available, and Griffin Jax is a really good arm with multiple years of control left. Jayson Stark hopped on 97.5 The Fanatic Wednesday to talk about the Phillies, and mentioned a few big notes in regards to a potential trade:

“I honestly think their top target has become Griffin Jax, setup man for Jhoan Duran,” Stark said.

He noted that the Twins aren’t dying to trade Jax, but teams are calling about the reliever. Stark also mentioned this:

“If they do trade Jhoan Duran, it seems to me like they’re asking for Andrew Painter” –

#Twins RP Griffin Jax has become the top target for the #Phillies, per Jayson Stark.

Stark also noted that SP Andrew Painter is the dealbreaker in negotiations with the #Twins for Jhoan Duran.#RingTheBell pic.twitter.com/JvmTOgdnR8

— 97.5 The Fanatic (@975TheFanatic) July 30, 2025

It seems like the Phillies really want Duran. Dave Dombrowski wants fire at the back of his bullpen, and Duran would be exactly that:

Phillies and Red Sox are among many teams prominently in on Jhoan Duran. Yankees, Mets, Mariners and others are also in mix https://t.co/PxcX9rH6RO

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) July 30, 2025

Update as of July 30th at 3:02 EST:

The Phillies are “refusing to even entertain the thought” of moving Andrew Painter, per The Athletic.